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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-06
g0cAL RREgATEES.

The January meeting OF the CITY Scnoo'
Board will be held to night.
James Curran, of Maryland, has been ap'
pointed Supervising Inspector OF Steam
Vessels for the third district.
EXIT. of Police Arnold, of Washington
has been appointed messenger In the pest
Office of that city at $72O per annum.
The annual meeting of the Relief Hook
and Ladder Company will be held to NOR
row Friday evening" at 73O o'clock.
The annual meetings Of the stockholders
of the various building associations of this
city will be held, according to law, tonight.
In the Washington circuit court yester.
terday the case of the Alexandra Canal
Company VS. District Of Columbia was GER
tilted to the general term.
Marriage licenses were issued in Wash
ington Yesterday to e. H. Berry and Edna
Shuey, both of Waterford, and to j. w.
Allen and Laura V. Young, both of Fairfax
county.
A number of sleigh riders were out to-day
and made King street lively with the
inglng of the bells. Several fast teams, be-
tween which impromptu races were run,
attracted considerable attention.
The snow storm which set in yesterday
evening continued till about 10 o'clock
when the snow, which had fallen to depth
of about three inches ceased and the sky
became clear. To-day the sun shone bright,
and the temperature has been much
milder than for several days past
Tho appropriation for the Improvement
of the Potomac fats in the river and harbor
bill, which was completed by the committee
yesterday, is only 100000, but Mr.. Willis,
after having made inquiries, says that that
is the most the engineers will be able to use
during the coming year, consider
ing that there is almost 100000 of the
previous appropriations still unexpended.
The work has been suspended by the de-
struction of the machinery.
By an agreement between the chairman of the
Gas Committee, tho Superintendent of Gas and
the Mayor, the street lamps will be lighted to-
morrow morning ut 2 o'clock and extinguished at
6 by the policemen, and hereafter a daily sched-
ue will be furnished the policemen of the time OF
lighting and extinguishing the lamps.
There in no change in the condition OF the riv-
er since yesterday, solid shest of ice extending
from shore TO shore, with the exception OF the
track made between this city and Shepherds by
the transfer tug and barge.
The police report last nj ht rs being cold and
cloudy till about 2 O'Clock when it became clear.
There were three dodgers but no prisoners at the
station house and the Mayor had no cases before
him for trial this morning.
hose attached to sleigh and driven by Mr.
Thomas Watkins, ran of on the street to-day,
threw the driver out and damaged the cutter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-06
Br Green & Wise. Auctioneors.

DY VIRTUE OF A DECREE Of the Corpora
u ton Court of the City of Alexandria, Va,
rendered at its September term, 1850, in the
cause OF Daniel w. Griffith VS.. KiDsly Griffith ct
al, the undersigned special commissioner therein
named will offer for sale by public auction in
front of the entrance to the Court room, on Fair
fax street, on SATURDAY, the 18th day Of Janua-
ry 1887, at II o'clock M, the following property,
to wit; -
No. 1. A LOT OF GROUND, beginning 100
feet 5 inches from the corner of Union and King
streets; thence west with King street 20 feet .
inches to the centre Of the square; thence south
116 feet to 20 feet alley; thence east on the al
lev 80 feet inches; thence north by straight
liue to the beginning.
No. ,. A LOT OF GROUND AND IMPROVE
AENTS adjoining the property of D. Mcleod, be-
ginning at the western intersection of Mcleod
line with King street thence back with McLeod's
line 116 feet to a 20 feet alley; thence with the
alley westwardly % feet thence with line
parallel to first line 10 King street, thence with
King street to the beginning.
No. 3. LOT OF GROUND, commonly called
the COAL YARD LOT" commencing on King
street sbout 64ls feet east of the corner of Lee
street. fronting say 66 feet on King street and
running back lie or III feet to a 20 feet alley.
Terms OF sa!e.-Cash enough TO pay cost of suit
and the expenses of sale, and the residue on
credit of six, twelve and eighteen months, with
interest from day of sale, taking bonds with good
personal security, and retaining title to secure
C. F. STUART,
Cnacio1 Cnumissionar
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-06
BY r. It. Lucas, Auctioneer

DESERABLE STORE AND DWELLING FOR
~ SALE.
Ifnot disposed of at private sale prior to SAT-
URDAY, January 10Th, 1887. will be sold on
that date al public auction at - o'clock M, at
the ROYAL street entrance to tao Market Building,
that DESIRABLE TWO. STORY CLASSROOM
STORE and SHED, situated az tho northwest cor
ner of Queen and Henry streets; also the TWO
FRAME TENEMENT HOUSES adjoining the
above on Henry street. This property is 81 y
feet front by 100 fl. deep and is excellent bust
ness location. Terms: Cash,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-06
yTIRGINIA MINERAL RAILWAY Comply

Notice is hereby given that we, the undersign-
ed corporators of the Virginia Mineral Railway
Company, will open books OF subscription to the
capital stock of the said company on TUESDAY,
February Sth 1887, at the Braddock House,
Alexandria, Virginia, between the hours of 10 a.
~ and l p N and then and there hold a meeting
OF the corporators and subscribers for the transac
ton of such business as may properly come before
the meeting. SAMUEL S. CLAYTON.
JAMES +. TYSON.
JAMES E. CLAYTON.
ALBERT FAIRFAX.
JAMES A. WALKER.
ian6 wtd JOHN S. DRAPER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-06

ACCIDENTS. Mrs. Susan Cook. an old
woman living in Market alley while on her
way down Prince street last night fell on
the slippery sidewalk between Alfred and
Columbus streets and broke her arm.
Capt John Jackson sustained fall on
theice covered pavement near his residence
on King street last night and badly cut his
head besides bruising his shoulder.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-06
AUCTION SALES.
BY K. T. Lucas, Auct;oneer.

ON SATURDAY. January Sth, 1887 will be
" offered al public auction at II o'clock ~, at
the ROYAL street entrance to the Market Building,
the ThREE-STORY BRICK DWELLING and
LOT situated on the south side of Prince street,
west of Union street. fronting on Prince street Il
feet inches and in depth &C feet s inches.
Also the LOT OF GROUND adjoining on the
east being % feet front by Al feet inches deep.
Terms One third cash the residue in equal
instruments ct and 10 months.
ian6 is JAMES QUINTON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-06

The OPERA HoUsE.--The term of lease
which Messrs Summers & Allen held on
the Opera House expired to-day and that
firm retired from the management of that
place Of amusement of which they have had
control during the past year. 1t is understood
that Mr.. J. NJ Hill will lease the theatre
and succeed to the management and that
the interior of the building will be modern.
lied
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-06

COLUMBIA s. F. E. CoMPANY.-The an
nual meeting of the Columbia Steam Fire
Engine Company was held last night, ard
was presided over by President VIM. A.
Smoot. Two applications for active mem
bership were received and appropriately re-
ferred. The company then proceeded to
ballot for officers to serve the ensuing year,
which resulted iu the re election Of nearly
all of the present iucumbents The follow
ing were elected President, W. A. Smoot;
lst Vice President, A. I. Ramsay End Vice
President, r. c. Lee; Recording Secretary,
J. II. Strider; Assistant Secretary, 5. L.
Jenkins; Treasurer, George a. Appich !;
Foreman, George N. Dulley Commander OF
hose, J H. Mansfield; 1st assistant do, q.
w. Duhey; 2nd assistant do, d. Robert
Evans; pipemen, John Padgett, Benz.
Hughes, J. Beach VIM. Simpson, J. l.. Duff.
fey, Frank Petty axemen, Joseph Purcell
and c. S. Adams hosemen, j. Coleman, s.
Cuvillier, S. Taylor, G. Stems, Robt. Cline,
VIM. Craven, JAS. Hepburn; Executive
Committee, Thomas LeaGbeater, George
Uhler and Henry Strauss. Several resolu-
lions relative 20 matters of interest to the
company W ere adopted. Mr.. l.. Campbell
and Mr.. Henry Posey, engineer and driver,
were unanimously endorsed for the manner
in which they discharged their respective
duties during the past year. The report OF
the executive committee stating that the
apparatus of the company was in hrst-cless
coalition was received and adopted. The
report recommended that application be
made for an additional amount Of hose.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-06

THE C. & o. CANAL.--ComptrolIer Turn
er, of Maryland, in his annual report to the
Governor, suggests that something heroic
must be done with the Chesapeake and
Ohio Canal, which owes the State large
sum, and is in a deplorable condition
The stockholders of the canal met yester-
day at Annapolis and the old board Of d-
rectors and President Baughman were re-
elected. The atter's annual report was
read. 1t shows that aid will have to be ex-
tended to the canal to prevent its sale I'M
der foreclosure
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-06

SAD DEATHs.-Mrs. Eliza e. Davidson,
wife of Mr.. w. K Davidson. and daughter
of Capt. John Jackson, died at her home
on King street, at Z O'Clock this morning,
after short illness. Mrs. Davidson was 8
young lady Of rare beauty and accomplish
ments and was beloved by all who knew
her, and her sad death will be learned with
regret by a large circle of friends and &C
quaiDtances She had been msrlied only
year.
Carrie, the little two-year old daughter OF
Mr.. aud Mrs Henry Bladder, died this
morning of membranous Group. This is the
fourth child that Mr. and Mrs. Bladder have
lost during the past two years, and they
have the sympathy of the community in
their deep distress
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-06

CASE SUBMITTED. special term Of the
Fauuuier circuit court commenced in War
renton on Tuesday last and will continue
uasil the cases growing out Ct tba back fail
ure there are disposed Of
The case of the First National Bank o
this city VS.. assignees Of Payne Co., was
argued and submitted. Mr.. S. Fergus IN
Beach represented the National Bank and
Maj' K. 7. Scott and Capt. a. D Payne the
assignees.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-06

Mrs. TACEY's WILL.-The will of Mrs.
Msud lacey. whose death on Monday night
last has been announced, was opened to-day
by Mr. J. r. Cation, who is named as exscu-
tor In it she leaves Miss Ida B. England,
who has lived with her number of years,
the house and lot on Royal street, near
Prince, together with thu furniture and
contents, aud to her four brothers, James,
John, Cassell and Thomas Robson, of Fam
boro, England, the remainder OF the estate,
the drst named oae. half and The other three,
onesixth each. The estate TO he divided is
valued at about IS 800
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-06
LOCAL NEWS.

For this section colder, northwesterly winds
aud fair weather.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-06

In TROUBLE AGAIN-While MIR. Isadore
Saks, of the firm of Saks & Co., was at din
ner at his house in Washington about
o'clock last night and during luli III the
conversation he thought he heard q noise IN
MS front paror shat seemed unusual. lie
entered the room from the door connecting
il with the dung room and saw we'll
made white man doing bis best in quick
way to stuff his pockets with what his
hard, could get hold Of, and among the
things he was about to carry oil was large
and valuable vass Mr.. Saks lost no time
in making for the burglar, nor did the latter
lose any seconds in getting to the door. Mr..
Saks got there with him, but the burglar
seemed more anxious TO get away than to
hght. Mr. Saks remembered that he had
policeman's whistle, and that three blasts
would bring IL miuicn of the law to his as
sistAncs, so he sounded o call, which ut.
tracted he attention of Officer James f.
Aruold who happened 10 be upon an
street car, near by and he reached Mr..
Saks' door as the burglar broke away from
that geMtlemen's gIip. The burglar with
the same cheek that caused him 10 break lGto
Mr. Sakss house, caused him TO enter house
adjoining as means Of escape. The officer
followed. and soon had the fugitive in GUS
touy ana Iandeu MIN III tie SiAth PieCihCu
station house, where be gave his name as
Hugh Strider and is held for housebreakng.
Srder lives in this city where he has had
checkered career, often getting into trouble
Oflate yeats he has made frequent visits TO
Washington, where he has also kept him
selfin hot water, and has more than once been
convicted of mislemeanors for which he
has served cut terms of Imprisonment, once
in the penitentjary. The police believe that
he was implicated in the attempted robbery
of the residence of Mr.. B. Wheat, in this
city, on Tuesday night last.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-06

FERsoNALs.-Miss Fannie V. Johnson is
visiting Miss Ida Maupin, in Norfolk.
Mr.. Harry Standitord, formerly Of this
CITY. but now OF Washington, is recovering
from severe attack of pneumonia.
Miss Ida Bishop, of Baltimore, Nd, is Wis.
ling the Misses Minnie and Eva Lannon, of
Judge C. E. Stuart has returned from
Richmond, where he went on Monday OF
legal business He says he does not know
whether Gov Ire will call an extra session
Of the legislature or not.
Cards are out for the marriage OF Elijah
Z White. sor oi Col f. V White, of Lou
doun. and Rosa l. youngest daughter of
Mrs. Jane A. Pancoast, which is to take
Place on the y h instant.
Mr.. ]. T. Leachman, of Prince William, is
in the city to-day. He says the fall of snow
in this city was much heavier than that up
the county.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Thomas Henderson, of Fau-
quer county, are in the city and will spend
the winter at their residence on Washing
ton street.
City Sergeant Smith is confined to his
home, on Alfred street, by sickness.
II is said in Baltimore that Vice President
Spencer vii, himself assume the general
management of the b. Il o. road. in place
Of General Manager Durham, resigned, with
\ Gordon Jones. assistant to the late gem
eral manager. in charge of details. Mr..
ZONES, who i, native Of this city and son
OF Capt. a. Jones, is prominent young
railroad man and is said to be fully compe-
tent 10 fiji the position above named.
Mr.. Benjamin. Barton is quite sick and is
confined to his home, in Fairfax county,
near this city
Mis-. Wm Domaine is seriously i'll at her
home, on Alfred street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-06

f!NHE ANNUAL. MEETING of the stockholders
l of the OLD DOMINION COOPERATIVE
BUILDING ASSOCIATION will be held st Con-
corlia Hall, JANUARY 6, 1887, at Z O'Clock pm,
dec22 2awtd LIE. UHLER. Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-06

NTOTICE-rrho annual meeting OF the stock.
~ 10 ders of the MECHANICS BUILDING
ASSOCIATION of Alexandria, Va, for the cleo
ton of officers, &c. will be held at Concordia
Hall THURSDAY, January 6, 1851, at $50
o clock p. m. LEONARD MARBURY,
dec22 2awtd Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-06

TIME ANNUAL MEETING of the stockholders
i of the GERMAN COOPERATIVE BUILD
ING ASSOCIATION Nos. 5 and will be held at
Concordia Hall JANUARY 6, 1887, 4. S O'Clock
sharp.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-06
STOCKHOLDERS MEETINGS.

NOTICE.
The 18th anniversary of the INDEPENDENT
MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY will
be held on MONDAY, January 10th, at the
Alexandria House Alexandria, Va, az IL o'clock
a. IN. ALLEN Z. HARMON,
isn1 eotd Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-06

YIlHE ANNUAL MEETING of the stockholders
L of the MOUNT VERNON COOPERATIVE
BUILDING ASSOCIATION No. 2 will be held at
Concordia Hall January 6, 1887, at 7:3O o'clock
p m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-06

DECISION REVERSED. -The case of Shir-
Icy S. King against the schooner VIM. Oil
yer. Of Baltimore, was decided to day by
Judge Bond, in Baltimore, reversing the
decision of Judge Hughes. The schooner
Mechanic, owned by King, was sunk in
Nanjemoy Reach, on April 5th, 1854, while
at anchor, by the schooner Oliver, and so
much damaged that she was not raised.
King libeled the Oliver in the U. S district
court for the eastern district Of Virginia,
and in January, 1885, Judge Hughes de-
cided in favor Of the Oliver and dismissed
the libel. From this decision King appeal
ed to the circuit court and the case was
heard by Judge Bond in October, 1885,
King valued his vessel at 81 900 and cargo
of corn at $500. G. e. Stuart and A. w.
Armstrong represented King, and John Nj.
Johnson, of this city, Meredith & Cooke, of
Richmond, and Whitehurst & Hughes, Of
Norfolk, represented the owners of the Oil
yer.
ELECTION OF OFFICERs.-At largely
attended meeting of the Alexandria Musi-
cal Association held last night the following
officers were re elected for the ensuing year,
viz: George Fisher, president; j. Z. Swee'
ney, vice president; J.T. Johnston, secreta-
ry. and E. F. Price, treasurer The associ-
alton has now a large membership AID their
weekly meetings are the occasion OF pleas.
ant gatherings at which those present are
treated to really excellent mus;c-in the
rendition OF which, however, the officers are
not required to participate.
U. S. CoURT-In consequence of the in
ability of Judge Hughes to be present there
was nc session of the U. S. Court IN TINS CITY
to day Tho grand jury has been sum-
moned for tomorrow but it will be adj
journed, and there will probably be no
business transacted till Monday next. Dis
tlict Attorney Gibson was here this morning,
and Collector Of Internal Revenue Shep-
perd and Inspector S. Nj. Newhouse were
in the city yesterday on business connected
with this session CT the court.
IEsTALLATIoN-At 81 regular meeting of
Sarepta Lodge No. sc, 1. o. o. F., held on
Monday night last, the following officers
were installed by the D. D. G. NJ, w. r.
Studs:
N. G., J. W. Zones; V. G., VIM. Owens; Rec.
Sec, C. N. Rauch Per. Sec, w. w. Sherwood;
Treas, John A. Field R. S. to N. G., W. E. Studs;
l. S. to n. g. Z. Campbell R. S. 10 V. g., X. T.
Grimes; L. S. to V c., J. Stephenson Warden,
F. F. Hoislcy; l. G., c. E. Ward; o. g., J. I.
Boyd r. S. s.. P. w. Simpson; L. S. s., Ii. Samp'
son !; S P. G W. D. Zimmerman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-06
FOR SALE AND RENT.

FOR RENT-A DESIRABLE HOUSE, six
Ell rooms adjoining my residence, near Christ
Church. Rent moderate. Apply to j. c. ELL
BURN. Rent $3.50 per month nov19 If
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jane wtd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-06

NsTALLAT1oN-Ata regular meeting of
Sarepta Lodge no. sc, 1. o. o. F., held on
Monday night last, the following officers
were installed by the D. D. G. NJ, w. r.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-05-20
THE BURNING WOODS.

Fires Still Raging in the Pine Forests OF
Northern Michigan and Wisconsin.
CHEBoYGAN, Mich, May 16. = Fire is
raging tiercely in the woods in severa;
parts of this county. Rain fell yesterday
morning for few hours but did not fab
in sufficient quantity to allay the danger,
Near Burt Lake the situation is critical,
the fire licking up every thing in
its path. Houses, barns, fences and
standing timber are said to have
been destroyed. Heavy smoke still how.
ers over this city and section. Consider,
able damage is reported north of Stan.
wood and south of Big Rapids. No est.
mate of loss can yet be given from How.
ard City, where the flames still continue
to spread. East and north of Fife
Lake heavy fires are reported and
continue to spread. The mills at Cad
lilac are in no immediate danger, but rain
is anxiously hoped for in that vicinity.
Crops are about dried up, and many men
are on continual duty fighting the flames.
Several towns have been saved with diff
Guilty. A force of men are fighting tbs
fires all over the peninsula. Much valua,
BILE pine has been destroyed, and great
deal of wood and railroad ties are not YET
delivered.
EAU CLAIRE, Wis, May 16.-Passengers
arriving on the Eastern trains report heavy
fires raging along the Eau Claire river in
Che vicinity of Fairchild, thirty five miles
east of here. The lands are tolerably tim
bered in the direction of the fire. and
chiefly belong to the Eau Claire and North
western Lumber Companies and N. c.
Foster. The extent of the damage will not
be known for couple of days.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-05-20

central hele and from the edge or the
plate. The other tube serves double pur-
pose, first, a5 an outlet Tor the water, and
second, to remove the dead eggs which
pass off in the waste or are fed to the
young fish in the aquaria When the
period of Matching approaches, instead Of
allowing the water from the Matching lars
to pass directly into the sinks, it is neces-
sary to conduct it through the collecting
jars. This is precisely similar to the
Matching jar In construction. The tYater
passes from the Matching Jar through the
rubber tube into the eccentric opening of the
receiving jar. On the lower end of the cen
trail tube is placed wire frame over
which is drawn bag made.of cheap cotton,
the texture of which is fine enough to per-
nit the water to strain through, the
meshes being SO fine, however, that the
suction of the water will net hold the
young fry against it, as would be the case
If wire screen was used. The water is
allowed to pass out of this second receiv-
ing jar into the waste. The young fish,
il they be shad or Whitefsh, begin to swim
around in the Matching jar, drifting With
the current They pass into the exit tube
and are carried over into the receiver IN
which they may be collected to any num-
Der desired, being retained there without
injury until convenient to make shipment.
From Is 900 to 10000 eggs may be placed
in each jar. The constant flow of water
keeps the eggs in motion, and in about
three days they hatch out, the young fry